Which colleges provide scholarships for esports enthusiasts?

I've been gaming competitively in high school and am curious about pursuing esports in college. Do any colleges offer scholarships for esports players? If so, which ones should I consider looking into?

Several colleges are recognizing esports as a legitimate competitive sport and are offering scholarships to attract top esports players. Keep in mind that the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level will also depend on what game you specialize in as not all schools may support all games. But here are a few colleges you should check out:

1. University of California, Irvine: The UCI Esports program provides scholarships for players of League of Legends and Overwatch. UCI has one of the strongest programs in the country and they offer both partial and full scholarships.

2. Robert Morris University: This Illinois university was the first to offer significant scholarships for esports players. They provide scholarships that cover up to 50% of tuition and 50% of room and board.

3. Boise State University: BSU has esports varsity teams for games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and Rocket League. They offer scholarships to select players who make the lineup.

4. Maryville University: Maryville's esports program offers scholarship money to all its players. The university competes in several games, including League of Legends and Overwatch.

5. University of Utah: Utah's esports program competes in various games, including Overwatch and Rocket League. Some scholarships are available to their players.

6. Ashland University: AU offers a Fortnite esports scholarship, in addition to scholarships for other games.

Before choosing a school, I suggest you do some research on the particular esports program at each college. Check out the coaching staff, training facilities, and team culture. Reach out to the team's coach to express your interest and to understand the recruitment process. Remember, just like traditional sports, landing an esports scholarship will also depend on your skills and ranking in the game. Good luck!